YUMC surge on Q3 Earnings, increase shareholder returns by 50%
$Yum China Holdings, Inc.(YUMC)$$YUM CHINA(09987)$ Jumped over 9% after Q3 earnings report, which can't be separated from the excellent performance of KFC, Pizza Hut and other restaurants in China.Of course, the company's further enhancement of shareholder returns also gave investors increased confidence in their holdings.Financial Performance OverviewRevenue: Total revenue for the third quarter reached $3.07 billion, up 5.5% year-on-year and up 4% excluding the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations, beating market expectations of $3.05 billion.It was also the seventh consecutive quarter of positive growth.This quarter's record performance demonstrates its ability to maintain growth in a highly compet
China's Big Stimulus Move: How to Profit with Leveraged ETFs and Options
The ongoing meeting of China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee could indeed be pivotal for the Chinese economy, especially in light of recent sluggish growth figures and underwhelming recovery from post-COVID challenges. There is substantial speculation that this meeting will introduce targeted fiscal stimulus to boost domestic consumption and support infrastructure projects, particularly in sectors like green technology and manufacturing, aligned with the state’s long-term vision for “high-quality development.” This policy could be impactful for China-focused stocks and ETFs, presenting promising trading opportunities. China’s economy has struggled with weak consumer demand, regional financial strain due to the real estate downturn, and rising debt. A potential stimulus anno
Option Movers | Traders Bet Trump Media to $70 by Dec. 6; Intel Sees Bearish Sentiment
U.S. stocks closed slightly lower after a choppy session on Monday(Nov. 4), as investors prepared for a crucial week in which Americans will elect a new president and the Federal Reserve will announce its policy statement.Regarding the options market, a total volume of 37,490,883 contracts was traded on Monday.Top 10 Option VolumesTop 10: $Nvidia(NVDA)$; $Tesla(TSLA)$; $Super Micro Computer(SMCI)$; $Palantir(PLTR)$; $Trump Media(DJT)$; $Apple(AAPL)$; $Amazon(AMZN)$;
【Weekly Wealth Trends】 Election uncertainty intensifies! What’s the investment strategy this week?
Hello, Tiger Friends!Starting Tuesday, November 5, the U.S. election will officially commence its final voting phase, with Harris and Trump heading into their ultimate showdown.Weekend polling results indicate Harris is starting to gain a lead in some swing states, diverging significantly from prior surveys. This highlights the considerable uncertainty surrounding the election.1.Low Cost-Benefit of the Trump TradeAs of now, Trump is still leading, albeit by a narrower margin.Let’s consider a scenario: if Trump wins the election, how should the market respond?According to CICC:In a “Republican sweep” scenario (Trump wins the presidency, and Republicans control both chambers of Congress), the “Trump trade” would likely surge further for some time, followed by a cooling-off period while await
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$1 Mln a Day! Would you Join the Election Lottery if You Had the Chance?
A judge in Pennsylvania has allowed Elon Musk's plan to distribute $1 million in daily prizes to swing state voters to continue. $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$$Trump Media & Technology(DJT)$ 1. Million-Dollar Prize to Rally Swing State Support! Would you join the lottery if it were real? From October 19 to November 5, Musk announced in Pennsylvania that he would randomly give $1 million each day to a "lucky participant" helping campaign for Trump. This comes on top of the $75 million Musk has already invested in the campaign, with plans to add nearly $50 million more. Pennsylvania is a critical swing state in U.S. elections.Musk created an "intermediary" reward mechanism. Local resident John Dre was the first l
I opened $Pepsi(PEP)$ ,Opening my positions in PEP as I think the price is currently at a support level. I am using the sales of MCD to fund this position. :) keeping it long term.
I opened $META VERTICAL 241213 PUT 520.0/PUT 525.0$ ,I think META announced good earnings. I take the view that the price should stay above $525. Hence, I have opened this bull put spread.
While apple has strong brand power, the last few years of rate hikes have no doubt made everything more expensive along with tariffs. While apple may still have moat, I see it becoming weaker esp with a potential recession on the horizon even if it's a mild one.
04 Nov Market Lower Before Election Day and Fed Interest Rates Decision
On Tuesday, we saw major U.S. equities indices moved lower, this is the final market session before the Election Day on 05 November 2024. This week trading will also see Federal Reserve's interest-rate announcement on Thursday and the latest stream of corporate earnings reports on top of the political developments. The S&P 500 closed 0.28% lower as voters prepared to head to the polls. The NASDAQ also fell 0.33%, while the DJIA lost 0.61%. This has cancelled off gains from last Friday when earnings news boosted technology stocks and the October jobs report reinforced expectations that the Fed will continue cutting interest rates. NASDAQ had its seven-week win streak taken out and S&P 500 and DJIA posted weekly losses for the second consecutive week. Large-cap technology stocks were
The Final Day of Voting in the US Is Here,What to Watch in Markets?
The U.S. election has entered the final stage. Although the last voting day is November 6th, there are already a lot of voting data for reference due to mail-in ballots and early voting. Generally speaking, no candidate can win shoo-in at present. Let's wait for the results on Tuesday to observe the final changes in the market and whether supporters of both parties are satisfied with the process of the results after the final results are released. If they are dissatisfied, there may be riots similar to those in 2020, which may bring further turmoil to the market, and this turmoil may be global.The impact of U.S. stock indexesAfter the presidential election in the United States, the motivation to maintain the stability of the American stock market will gradually disappear. The continuation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) server provider SMCI will release its Q1 FY2025 earnings on November 5. The market expects the company’s Q1 revenue to be $6.453 billion, a year-over-year increase of 204.43%, and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.68, a year-over-year growth of 146.69%.Despite the optimistic outlook for SMCI’s Q1 performance, its stock price has fallen nearly 80% over the past eight months. SMCI was added to the S&P 500 index before the market opened on March 18, during a period when the AI server manufacturer’s stock reached an all-time high with a cumulative gain of an astonishing 295%. However, the stock has been on a downward trend since then, with the decline becoming more pronounced from mid-July.Various factors, including audit-related issues, have weighed on SMCI’s sto
$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ announced yet another upward revision to its annual estimates in its Nov. 4 after-hours earnings report, with shares up more than 12% after hitting an all-time high.The company's shares have risen more than 140% since the beginning of the year.Palantir's performance has been particularly impressive against the backdrop of a general market rebound, largely due to its continued innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and strong support from government spending.Financial performanceQ3 revenue of $726 million was up 30% year-on-year, beating market expectations of $704 million, with growth continuing to pull up sequentially from the previous quarter.Government revenue continued to rebound with 32.5% year-over-year
Silver ETFs Outshine Gold ETFs in 2024, Creating a New Opportunity for Precious Metals Investors
Silver’s strong performance this year has rewarded investors, with silver ETFs even outpacing gold ETFs. Unlike gold, which primarily acts as a safe-haven asset, silver has benefited from both investment demand and growing industrial use, driving its recent surge.SLV and SIVR Lead Silver ETF GainsThe iShares Silver Trust (SLV) and Abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) have each gained about 35% this year, outpacing even the SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD), which rose around 32%. Experts, like Heritage Capital’s Paul Schatz, point out that silver’s recent catch-up to gold aligns with its historical price behavior, driven by silver's higher volatility and speculative appeal.Silver’s Dual Role: Safe Haven and Industrial MetalWhile gold is mainly valued for its stability, silver’s dual role—as a s
🌟🌟🌟$Frasers L&C Tr(BUOU.SI)$ Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (FLCT) is one of the largest SReits listed in the SGX with a portfolio comprising of 112 logistics and commercial properties worth SGD 6.9 billion. The properties are diversified across 5 developed markets in Australia, Germany, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. FLCT's investment strategy is to invest globally in a diversified portfolio of income producing properties. These are predominantly for logistics, industrial purposes, commercial and business parks. With strong connectivity to key infrastructure, FLCT's portfolio largely consists of freehold and long leasehold land tenure assets w
$Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$ Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is a bull stock today, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $192.79, representing a 36.41% upside from its current price of $140 approximately. Although the price has seen a slight decrease over the last 24h, market sentiment remains neutral somehow. I think I will be increasing my position by a little today.
I opened 1 lot(s) $AMZN 20241101 175.0 PUT$ ,Opening a new short put position with Amazon as I think it will do okay with it's earns call. I selected a very low strike price (10% drop away) to lower the risk
I opened $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ ,I made an additional investment in Amazon (AMZN) due to its continued innovation in artificial intelligence. Amazon-backed Anthropic’s milestone with its Claude 3.5 Sonnet model demonstrates the company’s commitment to advancing AI technology, enhancing efficiency across e-commerce, AWS, and digital services. This investment underscores Amazon's position as a leader in AI-driven solutions for modern business challenges.